Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Forty-Five (Mission #394)
“Survivor – Part 5 – Lemons”
Stardate 10901.10

SM:  Linda Baus

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Qaveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Tactical Officer 	 Commander Ec’Thel’lon		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant Commander Stradiot	played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Operations Officer		 Ensign Benjamin Cooper Riley	played by     	Zach Farland

Guest NPC’s:
CSO Ensign Marina 	  					played by   	KJ Deal
CNS Counselor Talora	  					played by   	Andrew Cotterly 

NPC’s:
Captain Packer/ USS Endeavor-B				played by   	Linda Baus 
OPS Traynor/USS Endeavor-B					played by   	Linda Baus 
EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B					played by   	Pam Bruyere

Mission Prologue:  

Shortly after leaving Starbase 42 behind, an explosion was picked up on sensors.  Scans now indicate that Starbase 42 has been destroyed.  The Huron crew is now aboard a Defiant class vessel, the USS Endeavor-B, headed toward Qo'NoS, which is believed to be the next target of attack by the enemy from the Talgin universe.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
The USS Huron in …
“Survivor”

Chapter Five
Lemons
Stardate 10901.10

<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  Captain, it's going to be a few days before we reach Klingon space.  I would like to take this time to have your crew familiarize themselves and get some hands-on experience with stations here on my vessel.  We may need you and your crew's assistance if we have to engage the enemy.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::still in a semi state of shock with William leaving his last post::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Standing beside Q'tor listing in on Packer::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On board the Endeavor Bridge, trying to get used to the layout compared to the Huron.::  Self: I've been at this too long, this all looks alien after all that time on the Huron.

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Stands on the bridge with her arms crossed listening to Packer::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: Understood.  I want my CTO and CSO to work on analyzing those plasma weapons however.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::On the bridge looking confused::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::at the science station on the bridge::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  That sounds like a plan.  We were able to gather some information about this enemy that SB 42 encountered.  The plasma retains shape and volume through a residual magnetic field.  Upon impact, the magnetic field dissolves and the heated plasma is discharged.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: sits at the helm looking at the text commands on the screen :: Self: This is not the usual configuration.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Captain Parker: Like a Rail Gun, charged field surrounding the "bullet".

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::head comes up:: Self: Plasma???

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/CSO: Sounds like you two need to work out a way of dissolving that magnetic field before the plasma can do its damage.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  Perhaps Ms. Holly can develop a method of detecting this enemy before we actually meet up?  We do know that as the plasma energy travels through space, there is a visible distortion.  Perhaps there is a way that tactical sensors can be modified to pick up this distortion. ::Looks at the CEO.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::Hands fly over her console getting readjusted to the Defiant class console for helm::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps away from Tactical towards the limited Science station.::  CSO: Looks like we have our job ahead of us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears her name but can't see who is talking at the moment ::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: It looks that way for sure.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees FCO taking Endeavor helm and thinks he must have missed the order::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: First thing first, let's look at what the plasma does.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: He is taking about you Cmdr.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer:  Is there anything else we can do while we're on board Captain?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Ensign Riley you look confused.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Calls up the existing sensor readings from the battle of 42.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: turns slightly :: XO: Sir?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: That's because I am.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Then tell me why you are confused?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::trying to keep focused on her work::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Try to find out if there is a way to modify sensors to detect plasma distortion traveling in space.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Are we taking over the ship? I thought they had a crew.

OPS Traylor/USS Endeavor says: 
OPS Riley:  Excuse me, Ensign.  I'll leave you to become acquainted.  I was just closing out .. you're all set if you want to sit down?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::smiles:: OPS: No Ensign Riley...the crew of the Endeavor has relinquished their ship to us.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: Will the shields hold out if it takes a plasma shot?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Perhaps a tachyon field with modifications....

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I think so, looking at the data before figuring out how to stop it.  Right now it's shots in the dark.  Quick look, I'd say we can work it out to do so.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: After that I don't know really.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::reading the information she has to the CTO:: CTO: Sir, I've found a cross-reference in the files related to SB16 as well as cloaking technology.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks at the Endeavor OPS and then, to FCO, shrugs his shoulders and takes the station:: Self: I guess I'm sitting down.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Starbase 16?  There was another encounter with these beings?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: Apparently there was sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::nods to the CTO::  CEO: But how far will a field like that go out.  I'm talking of light years, not anything up close.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::Head turns around at the mention of another SB being involved::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Signs onto console and begins to familiarize himself to the different system::

ACTION:  The air throughout the ship begins to smell citrusy.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: What kind of energy did they report the plasma using?  Thermal?  Explosive?  Electromagnetic?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
Self:: I wonder if that has anything to do with my friend......::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Do you smell lemonade?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Yeah I do Riley.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
Out loud: Who has some lemonade???

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: You wearin' some kind of fruity perfume or something?  ::Sniffs her::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Self: What is that horrid smell?

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Smells a citrusy smell in the air:: Packer: You venting anything throughout the ship, because I highly doubt that it's an air purifier.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Not me Riley.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::sniffs and makes a face at the scent::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Check the air system.  Is there a malfunction?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I'll try working on something sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I'm getting a weird report from Deck 2's mess hall. The replicators are turning out a yellow liquid of some kind.  Yuck, huh?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Checking, Sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CEO: Holly I got a problem with the helm.  It is sluggish and I am getting an alert from a blockage of the vectored exhaust director.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO:: It's thermal but there is a magnetic field which encases the field

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Check whatever files they have from SB 42 and 16.  If I heard the CSO right, maybe there is something there that can help.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: They order coffee, tea or milk they got yellow stuff.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: I know, taking this step by step.  First we figure out how to break down the field in advance, then we try to minimize whatever gets through.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  Just a little hands-on perhaps would be good, but I get this feeling there's going to be trouble, and I don't know why.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: Sounds like a plan, but where to begin?

ACTION:  Operations Console activates a transporter from mess hall to the bridge.  Six lemons appear on OPS's console.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Nothing wrong with air systems, Sir.  It's just carrying the smell.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: I'm trying to increase filter activity.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: Captain, have you been experiencing any malfunctions like these before our arrival?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: gets up and moves so the FCO can sit :: FCO: I was just looking at the configuration and there seems to be a lot of problems with these systems.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::looks up:: CEO: Yes Holly there is a mess here.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: I didn't do that.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  No, Captain, although I'm beginning to think that you and your crew have a bit of bad-luck on your shoulders ::Sighs.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: You didn't??? Then the computer is possessed.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Depends on how many there are.  A small number of ships, I'd guess we could counter one magnetic field with another.  Simple to do with the shields or tractors.  Problem is how many we can handle.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::glances up as the lemons appear before going back to her job::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, it says my console initiated transport but, I didn't. I hate lemonade.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Captain, it seems that maybe we were given, as the humans say, a lemon.  I think that’s right.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: That's true

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
CO: Time to chuck 'em, right? ::Gestures to the Lemons::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: I'll try venting the conductors and see if that helps.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CEO: Sure Holly...::moves over for Holly to sit::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: From what the records show there were 100's of ships that attacked SB42

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: heads for the engineering station and gets the engineer there to try the venting ::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer:  I'm not much of a superstitious type Captain.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::looks as Holly heads back to engineering station::

ACTION:  Yellow Alert is activated.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
Self: Ok well....::moves back into her seat::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  You're not?  Then what's that?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
Out loud: Now what???

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Way more than even the computer could handle with tractors.  Shields could, but we'd have to extend well beyond effective range for the plasma to be disp...Guess planning time is over.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the CTO::  CTO: Did you do that, or is there a problem?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::looks up startled as the yellow alert is activated::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Check the readings now. Any change?

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
CO/CO Packer: Somehow....I don't think that's normal...

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CEO: Checking Holly......

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CTO: What do we do then?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Picks up the lemons from his console and considers putting them on the floor but, that wouldn't be safe, considers taking them someplace but where and feels he shouldn't leave his station.  Is sitting there with an armful of lemons::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::goes to TAC seeing the CTO not there::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CNS:  It's not.  Everything was fine until you all came aboard.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Give them to me. I will put them over here.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves to Tactical, looking for a cause for the Yellow Alert.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: No idea what brought that on, Commander.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Puts the lemons back where they were on his console:: Self: Guess I'll work around them.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer:  That is YOUR ship malfunctioning Captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Never mind, it's not clearing. I'll have to send a crewman to clear it manually.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::doesn't wait and takes the lemons from Riley and sets them on the floor near here::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  Captain Q'tor, if you check my logs, my ship has been in tip-top shape with no malfunctions .. until your crew came aboard.  Is it possible ::lowers his voice:: there is a traitor among your crew?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Let's try to figure this out then.  ::moves over to TAC 2 to help::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Nothing on sensors to trip it, nothing in the computer saying it was activated.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: asks the Endeavor's engineer to assign someone to the job ::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: Turn it off then.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::takes in the savory smell of the fresh lemons next to her on the floor::

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Turns and glares at CO Packer having barely heard it, but slightly distinguishable, but remains silent and lets the CO handle it::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Get into this ship's systems.  There has got to be something wrong.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Attempts to deactivate Yellow Alert.::  XO: Computer won't respond.  Refusing access.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::continues to work on her problem in silence::

ACTION:  A yellow dot appears on the forward viewer.  The yellow dot appears to be getting larger and larger as the Defiant class vessel approaches it.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: ::Keeps his voice low:: I would watch my tongue if I were you Captain, and beware of what you are trying to accuse my people of. ANY of my people.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Thanks, I didn't know what to do with them.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I have someone already on it sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Recommend going to all stop.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: I love lemons.  They smell so fresh.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  I am not accusing, Captain.  I am merely stating facts.  I don't know what's going on any more than you do.  I just said it's rather odd that this is happening now that you and your crew are aboard.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::looks at the view screen:: Out loud: OOOooo look a pretty yellow spot.  Recommend we stop sir....::watches it as it gets larger::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, the view screen. Look!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Is it a yellow dot or another lemon?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::watches the yellow dot along with the rest::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: Is it real or not??

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
FCO:  Take us to full stop, Commander.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: If this is the holo-deck this is where the cartoon would start.

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says: 
<Crewman Beaker> :: makes his way to the exhaust ports and begins searching for the problem ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::hands moving quickly:: Cptn. Packer: Yes sir coming to a full stop.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans the "yellow dot", looking for an answer.::

ACTION:  The yellow dot stops getting larger as the ship slows.

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Sighs:: Self: What is going on....?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CSO: What is that?  Scan that thing.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Tries to take sensor reading on yellow object::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  I would value your opinion on this, Captain Q'tor.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::already running scans as the XO calls for them:: XO: On it sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ Packer/ XO: Sensors not seeing anything there, at least not on Tactical scanners.

ACTION:  OPS's console blinks and for a second a yellow lemon appears on his screen and then goes back to normal.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CNS: Talora tell me why I don't feel like myself?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::growls at Packer:: CSO: Sensor readings?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts a Level 5 Diagnostic on the Tactical systems.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Did you see that?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: I think I did...was that a lemon?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: Sensors appear normal Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: That is the forward view is it not?

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Shakes her head:: FCO: It's probably because your on a different ship than you are used to. There is a lot different now. Focus.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: It's the lemon that ate Tokyo.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CNS: I am Talora I am truly trying....::shakes her head hard::

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says: 
:: crawls part way inside and then reaches in ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: The what???

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: My console flashed and so did the lemon in space.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO: What are sensors telling you about that object?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Shut down your console and see what happens.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Don't you know nothing about sci-fi stories?  Something is always eating something, usual in Japan.

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
FCO: Well, at the moment, you are a SF officer and need to put this all aside and do your work now. This isn't the time for issues like this.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Tactical systems reading normal after Level 5 Diagnostic.  Starting a Level 4.  ::Initiates a level 4 Diagnostic.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir. Shutting down.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: There is nothing there Sir. I'm just reading open space.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CNS: Issues??? Talora what do you mean by that?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Wait 30 seconds and go back online.

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says:
:: feels something with his hand :: Self: What is that?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: What about a different view? Sir?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::fiddles with the scanners as she talks::

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
FCO: Focus, T'Lar.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO: Send a probe.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Waits 30 seconds and fires up the console again::

ACTION:  As OPS shuts down his system, a yellow lemon appears on his screen, and then it reboots.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Moving her hand over the console preparing the probe::

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says:
:: grabs something and pulls it out :: Self: Lemons?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::sees the lemon again:: OPS: There it was again.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::looks over to the CO as she sends out the probe::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  Maybe .. maybe someone's trying to tell us something?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Captain, I like lemons but this is getting ridiculous.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: The yellow lemon appeared when my console was off, then it started up again.

ACTION:  The probe is launched and sensor readings are being returned, all normal, back to the CSO's station.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: And just what would that be Captain?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CNS: Talora I am trying to...::a tear forms and falls::

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says:
:: smells the lemons and decides to call the bridge :: *CEO*: Um Commander, I think I've found the problem...we have been invaded by lemons.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::shakes her head and mutters at returned readings:: CO: All readings are normal Sir.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
CO:  Well, we've encountered the yellow lemons.  What do yellow lemons have in common with what is happening here?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Beaker*: Invaded by what? Have you been drinking?

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
CO Packer: Just that nothing seems to be working properly...

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Move the ship to port, thrusters only.  See if that whatever it is on the screen moves with us.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: If you are referring to anything other than the fact that I don't like either one, then you'll have to enlighten me.

EO Beaker/USS Endeavor-B says:
*CEO*: Yes on the lemons and no on the drinking, although a nice cold lemonade would be nice.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checking out replicator malfunction looking for anything odd and a history of the days use::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::clearly upset and not quite all together mentally she tries to move to that place where Talora taught her to go::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
ALL:  Well .. lemons in ancient earth history referred to something that constantly broke down.  They're yellow.  Maybe someone is trying to warn us of something.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
XO: Aye sir...::hands move automatically to move the ship to port using the thrusters::

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
CO/ CO Packer: Hence "Yellow" Alert.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::from within her mind:: Self: Help me......

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Packer: What, that your ship is a lemon?  

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::nods as the information is forthcoming::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
XO: Moving the ship to port sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Thank you for not making me ask that Commander.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: It couldn't have been something good like, root beer, it had to be lemons.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
XO:  Very funny, Commander.  I'm not amused.  What were you doing before you came aboard my ship?  This has to have something to do with you and your crew.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: turns to the command staff :: Packer/CO/XO: We've found a lemon problem in the exhaust. Crewman Beaker is handling it though.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::watches the view screen to see what happens::  CO: Of course sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: I love lemons they are so fresh.  Would you like a glass of homemade lemonade???

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: We were surviving the attack on Starbase 42!

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Arm phasers!

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::hears Q'tor's tone of voice and snaps back into reality::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::moves to Packer::   Packer: If you were not who you are I would..........  ::and leaves it at that::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sir?  Aye sir, but there's nothing on sensors to target.

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
::Looks around.::  CO:  What is going on?  Why are you issuing a tactical alert here!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I think if this was a holo-deck lemons is what I, as a programmer, would use to show us we had been had.  Lemons are a fruit rich in comedic history, as well as vitamin C.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Just target the yellow area in the view screen, fire one shot.

ACTION:  As the ship moves, the yellow dot begins to get larger again.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
XO: Sir the dot is moving with us.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: All stop. Hold position.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
XO: Understood sir coming once again to all stop.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::thinks to herself that if that is a big lemon and it's blasted it'll make one heck of a mess::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, firing one burst.  ::Fires one Pulse.::

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
::Looks at OPS, and then nods.::  OPS;  But then that would mean that I am not real.  ::Pinches himself.::  To self:  Ouch!

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CSO: watch that phaser fire.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO_Packer: I said nothing about a tactical alert. I merely want my CTO to fire a phaser burst.  If whatever that thing is, is not there as sensors seem to be telling us, then no harm done.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
XO: Yes sir .

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
Packer: Don't worry. If this was a holo-deck, I wouldn't exist either.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO_Packer: You might not be, Sir. No offense.

ACTION:  The phaser burst goes right through the yellow dot.  As the Endeavor comes to a stop, the yellow dot stops growing.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::frowns at the readings she's getting::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: Yeah, how is it you're here anyway, I thought we saw you die.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir,  a word.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
XO: Sir as we stop the yellow dot stops growing.  Maybe we should sit still for a moment.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Yes?

Captain_Packer/USS Endeavor-B says:
::Crosses his arms.::  XO:  Perhaps you'd like to use my ready room?

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Grimaces:: OPS: In a way...yes, I'm dead. It's SFI stuff.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: It just happened so maybe the programmers didn’t know you had died when they made this program.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: If this is just a holodeck, which I believe it is, let’s just take it forward. and go into that thing slowly of course.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO/XO: There's nothing there, the phaser blast just fizzled 

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::looking at Packer with contempt::

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Nods:: OPS: Quite possible. I'm not doubting you one bit.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: So, far the lemon poses no threat. Let's move into it if that's the direction we need to go.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: Well, dead or not, it's good to see you, I guess.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Raises his voice just a bit:: OPS:  Ensign Riley! What is the old Earth saying about being handed lemons?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Make lemonade, Sir?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: thinks Icky should just fire lemons at the big lemon since nothing makes sense anyway ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CO Sir maybe all of this is related to the holodeck program and then again maybe it isn't.  Lemons could be something that doesn't work right from the beginning.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks from his XO to CO_Packer:: OPS: Very good Mister Riley! 
FCO:  Let's make some lemonade.  All ahead full!

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Smiles:: OPS: And you as well. I must say, I did miss you to an extent, Mr. Riley.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: We're going to need a whole lot of sugar, Sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
OPS: You got that right.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
::heads the Endeavor directly into the yellow dot::

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
 ::shakes her head and tries to understand what's going on::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: This whole thing just puts a sour taste in my mouth.

ACTION:  As the Endeavor flies into the yellow dot, the yellow dot gets larger and larger until it consumes the Endeavor and then another yellow dot is seen in the distance.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: Yeah, well, that other you liked me and I think that's who the aliens who attacked the Starbase came to collect.  Then you show up alive.  And you wonder why I'm cautious of you?

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
::Finds herself gripping the edges of her console without realizing it::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Eating yellow dots in space reminds him of pac-man game::

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Laughs lightly:: OPS: I quite agree. Our interactions haven't been exactly....ordinary in any fashion. Yes...my counterpart was taken from Starbase 42 at the attack. I am not positive as to why though.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: This isn't much better.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: Well they coulda just asked, they didn’t have to wreck the place.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Has whatever this is affected our position and course?

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CSO: You like lemons???

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
FCO: Not sure I will after this.

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Smiles brightly:: OPS: Wouldn't make much of a Holo-Program if they did.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CSO: Make sure you stop by later and I will give you a nice tall cold glass of it.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
FCO: If you insist.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CO: From what I see here, we got a new yellow dot here in front of us.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CNS: So, you know this isn't real?  Lemons must represent something. But, what?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Are we still on course to Qo'noS?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinking::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::sighs and shakes her head in disgust ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CO: I have come to the conclusion that this is still the holodeck and all of this is a bad dream.

CNS_Ens_Yerevi says:
::Shrug:: OPS: I do not have knowledge of whether this is real or not. I was only following your line of thought.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CO: According to my readings yes.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Mind games, I hate mind games.  Give something to shoot; that I understand.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Trick is figuring out what to shoot, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Then return to warp... maximum cruising speed.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CSO: After this is done remind me to take you to my quarters  for the lemonade.

FCO_LtCmdr_Stradiot says:
CO: Resuming max warp.

CSO_Ens_Marina says:
CO: Yes sir

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the CTO and throws his hands up in the air::

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